John W. James Endowment Grant
Funding Amount
$4,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Post-collegiate track and field athletes in throwing events
- Must meet minimum performance and financial need standards
Overview
Specialized elite grant program for track and field athletes competing in throwing events.
Geographic Scope: United States
Focus Areas:
- Men's and women's throwing events:
- Hammer throw
- Discus throw
- Shot put
- Javelin throw
Funding Source:
- Established with initial gift of $200,000 from Mark and Lori James & Frias Holding Company in July 2010
- Dedicated to honoring John W. James
Purpose:
- Fund elite grants for Olympic throwing hopefuls
- Promote and highlight throwing events at major competitions
Eligibility:
- Post-collegiate track and field athletes in throwing events
- Must meet minimum performance and financial need standards
Contact Information:
- Tom Jackovic, Executive Director: (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org
- Address: C/O D.T. Moore & Company, 217 N Lincoln Ave, Salem, OH 44460
What USA Track and Field Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $151K
- Median grant
- $33K
- Range
- $10K–$75K
- By dollars: Colorado 50%, New York 30%, Massachusetts 13%. Top recipient cities: Boulder, CO; New York, NY; Waltham, MA.
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